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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 943.13 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 943.13 and 282.13 is: 423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 943.13 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/943.13 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 943.13 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 266,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,088.52/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.34

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